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Miniature daffodils in bloom
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus i bawb
One of the worst things about AI, for me, is that it takes away from people the sheer joy of writing. Schools don’t often make this point, but writing should be fun. Putting words together, finding ways to express yourself, the pure pleasure of a well-crafted sentence. 1/5
Rain on plastic.
Cold Tennessee air.
And the architect of chaos watching it all unfold.
Repost for a chance of winning a 4x6 print. I’ll select 40 at random to celebrate the 40th edition of the Barkley Marathons.
#bm100 #barkleymarathons
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This is Bryan. Once a week, he takes a shelter pup on a New York City adventure in his 'Adopt Me' backpack, hoping someone will fall in love. He films their big day out, and almost every dog he's featured has found a forever home.
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Penblwydd hapus!
Congratulations. I wish I could like this again and again and again. So well deserved.
The US granted visas to Jews but only allowed 30,000 in from Germany a year. You had to wait for your number to come up.
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
@folklorepod.bsky.social
Sadly it is official, my current employment contract finishes at the end of March. It has been a fantastic three years at Migrant Voice. If you, or someone you know, knows of job opportunities for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors, please do let me know.
Happy Boxing Day
Boxes remind us that simple things can bring comfort
A warm spot, a quiet pause, a moment to belong
Boxes provide comfort, structure, and emotional support.
This should be recognised more formally
I am happy to be the official Box Appreciation Ambassador
Image of two books, Ghostlore and Rebel Folklore, both written by Icy Sedgwick with two fabulous illustrators
I got a couple of books that I can’t wait to read! Thank you for all you do😍
The Librarian from Unseen University holding up a sprig of mistletoe and grinning broadly. As drawn by Paul Kidby.
Happy Hogswatch to all who celebrate. Ho! Ho! Ho!
The Embassy staff of Germany, France and the United Kingdom sing Schedryk in the Kyiv underground.
Wonderful!
A Brief History of Lunatic Asylums in South Wales 🧠
youtube.com/watch?v=mcX7...
#histmed #Wales
Right let's breakdown this new poll for Wales because there is a lot going on below the headline figures.
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Bwriadau pleidleisio Senedd / Senedd Voting Intention (YouGov - nid MRP/ not MRP method) / (28/11 - 10/12)
PC: 33%
REF: 30%
LLAF/LAB: 10%
CEID/CON: 10%
GWYRDD/GRN: 9%
DEM RHYDD/LD: 6%
ERAILL/OTH: 2%
N=1,891
Ein dadansoddiad ni / Our analysis: blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/thinking-wal...
Sending you the warmest Christmas hug 🤍
No wrapping needed, no cost at all, just comfort, kindness, and a reminder that you’re not alone.
One size fits everyone, lasts as long as you need it, and can be passed on whenever you spot someone who needs it too.
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💼Job opportunity!
Become a Training Officer on our Moving Social Work Programme, embedding disability rights in social work training and giving the right tools to support physical activity for Disabled people
Deadline: 9am, 12th Jan
More info👇
careers.disabilityrightsuk.org/job/83a611d4...
We are hiring a @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk research assistant- deadline is 5 January www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
A wonderful example of why disinvestment in arts and humanities is too clever by half. These are fundamental to a society's curiosity and imagination!
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
In case anyone one needs a distraction from *makes sweeping arm gesture
A campaign is bringing runners together across Wales to stand for a shared belief that running should feel safe for everyone, no matter the time of day
Knitted Halloween postbox topper
Knitted Halloween postbox topper in front of Harlech Castle, Wales
@folklorepod.bsky.social Postbox topper by Harlech Castle. Photo taken by me on 22/10/25. No details on the creator I’m afraid
Where did the Senedd's closed list system come from? Lauren McEvatt and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social ask Lee Waters MS to explain why the Labour Party proposed a system that nobody seems to really want.
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
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Sending love n hugs
This may not seem groundbreaking on first look but it is a *huge* step forward as the UK Govt is for the first time acknowledging that the ‘England and Wales’ justice system is a binary, not a unitary arrangement.
The slow, grudging acceptance by UK Govt of this reality has begun with this step:
Bluebells in bloom in Worcestershire in April 2024
Worcestershire, April 2024
